PrintThe Ultimate Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread for Beginners
Create a soft, sliceable sourdough loaf perfect for everyday sandwiches, toast, or French toast. This recipe uses simple steps to achieve a fluffy texture without dense results.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 min
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 150g active sourdough starter
- 325g warm filtered water
- 20g avocado oil
- 25g honey
- 500g unbleached bread flour
- 10g salt
Instructions
- Combine the starter, warm water, avocado oil, and honey in a large bowl. Mix until the liquid looks milky.
- Add the bread flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined into a shaggy dough. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 1 hour (autolyse/rest period).
- Perform 4 sets of stretch and folds, spaced 30 minutes apart. After mixing, wait 30 minutes, perform the first set, wait 30 minutes, perform the second, and repeat for the third and fourth sets.
- After the final set of folds, cover the dough and allow it to bulk ferment for an additional 4 to 8 hours, or until it has increased in volume by about 30-50% and shows signs of life.
- Gently shape the dough into a tight log or round suitable for your loaf pan. Place the shaped dough into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cover the pan and allow the dough to proof at room temperature for 1 to 3 hours, or until it has risen about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the loaf for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 205°F (96°C).
- Remove the bread from the pan immediately after baking and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Using active, bubbly starter is key for a good rise and soft crumb.
- This loaf is excellent for making grilled cheese or French toast.
- If you are interested in structured eating plans, look into meal planning options to complement your homemade bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0